Every business will benefit from operating in a more equitable, resilient world if we achieve the SDGs. We have an opportunity to unlock trillions of dollars through new markets, investments and innovation. But to do so, we must challenge our current practices and address poverty, inequality and environmental challenges.

Paul Polman • CEO, Unilever

The world’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) are creating a platform to meet the greatest challenges of our times. Sustainability is at the heart of transforming the world’s economy. Business models must address societal challenges.

Anne-Louise Thon Schur • Co-founder, SDG Invest

There is no ‘Plan B’ because we do not have a ‘Planet B.’ We have to work and galvanize our action.

Ban-ki Moon • Former UN-Secretary General

We need to focus on business as an essential part of the solution to the big issues facing the world today: from raising people above the poverty line to eliminating corruption, from combatting climate change to promoting peace and global stability.